August 07, 2014 11:41 PM CDTAugust 07, 2014 11:41 PM CDTDog About Town: Painting, playing and more things to do with your pooch

Dog About Town: Painting, playing and more things to do with your pooch

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Homegrown Hounds Dog Deli and Bakery

This painting is by one of Hound Haven’s rescue dogs. You and your pup can paint your own Sunday.

Published: 07 August 2014 11:41 PM

Updated: 07 August 2014 11:41 PM

You and your pooch can unleash your artistic talents during the “Pupcasso Painting Class” at 3 p.m. Sunday at Homegrown Hounds Dog Deli and Bakery, which raises money for the rescue group Hound Haven. Washable dog-safe paints will be used, and paws will replace brushes. 4101 Worth St. $30, includes two 8-by-10 canvases outlined with designs of your choice or one 16-by-20 (better for larger dogs). It’s BYOB, with snacks, glasses and ice provided. Register by Saturday at homegrownhoundfood.com.

ALSO ON THE SCHEDULE

*Hear tribute bands the Rich Girls (Hall & Oates) on Friday and Diamondbag (Neil Diamond) on Saturday, following a Flea Harvey’s market in the afternoon, at Lee Harvey’s, 1807 Gould St. And Sunday is Dog Day, with leashes optional for the well-behaved and spayed/neutered and washtubs for swimming. Free. 214-428-1555. leeharveys.com.

*Waggin’ Tail Treats will be at this weekend’s White Rock Local Market, which is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 702 N. Buckner Blvd., next to Green Spot Market & Fuels. If you bring your pooch, go early to avoid the heat. whiterocklocalmarket.org.

*Paradise 4 Paws is hosting a swimming party benefiting Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. All breeds are welcome at the event, which includes playtime in and around their indoor pools. 3010 N. Airfield Drive (near the intersection of Freeport Parkway and State Highway 114), on the north side of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. $10 per dog. Vaccinations are required. 972-456-0010. facebook.com/grrnt.

*You can join Paws in the City’s volunteers and adoptable dogs for a drink on the patio at PhD in the Bishop Arts District from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. 1300 W. Davis St. 214-942-0288. Also Saturday: A Resounding Harmony concert, at 7:30 p.m. at Dallas City Performance Hall, will benefit the group. This one is for the two-leggers only. $20-$45. pawsinthecity.org.

*Dallas Pets Alive! will be doing adoptions from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at pooch-friendly Community Beer Co., 1530 Inspiration Drive. $10 in advance, $15 at the door, includes samples. 214-751-7921. You can view available dogs at dallaspetsalive.org.

*Newcomers are invited to DOGSDFW’s playdate from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Frisco’s Ruff Range dog park, which features areas for small and large dogs along with trees, pavilions and benches. In B.F. Phillips Community Park, 5335 Fourth Army Memorial Drive. Free. facebook.com/DOGSDFW.

*There will be a benefit for Charlie’s Angels, a trio rescued from a backyard breeder by DFW Frenchie Fanatics and Short Mugs Rescue Squad, from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Citydog! Club in Addison. The lineup includes a raffle, refreshments, photo sessions for $30, a Frenchie kissing booth and indoor playtime. 3870 Ponte Ave., Suite 130. A $10 donation is requested. Dogs must be well-behaved, vaccinated and spayed-neutered. facebook.com/citydogclub.

*More events you can bring leashed dogs to this weekend: a screening of X-Men on Saturday in Addison’s Beckert Park (addisontexas.net), the Little D Farmers Market on Sunday at Trinity Groves (littledfarmersmarket.com), Canines and Wine: A Sunday Social at Kent & Co. Wines in Fort Worth (facebook.com/kcowines) and the season’s last Sunday Funday at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth (pantherislandpavilion.com).

*Dish and Y.O. Ranch, which both have the city’s pooch-friendly patio variance, are among this year’s participants in DFW Restaurant Week (Monday through Aug. 17, longer at some places). Mention that you’re bringing a dog when making reservations. Get the details at dfwrestaurantweek.com.

*Coming up: Empty the Shelter Day across the D-FW area, Dog-A-Poolooza in Garland, Dog Splash Day in Richardson, Paws in the Pool at Crawford Park Pool in Cedar Hill and Doggie Splash Day at Mesquite’s Vanston Pool on Aug. 16; the Paws Cause at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth on Aug. 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31; Pooch Plunge at Rowlett’s Wet Zone and a Dallas Pets Alive! yappy hour at the Dubliner on Aug. 17; the Arlington Hall & Lee Park Canine Conservancy’s yappy hour in Lee Park on Aug. 19; Dog Day Afternoon at Samuell-Grand Pool and the Frisco Humane Society’s Strut Your Mutt on Aug. 23; Wags & Waves kickoff party on the patio at Momo’s in the Quadrangle on Aug. 28; WOOF-Stock 2014 Mutt Strut in Royse City on Aug. 30; Carrollton’s Pooch Pool Party at Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex; Doggie Dunk at the Keller Pointe Outdoor Pool, Doggie Dive-Ins at Lewisville’s Sun Valley Aquatic Center and Grapevine’s Pleasant Glade Pool (register at playgrapevinereg.com) and Bedford’s Dog Splash Day and 2K-Nine (find registration details at bedfordsplash.com) on Sept. 6; Wags & Waves at the Hawaiian Falls Waterpark in Garland and Bow-Wow Luau at the Hawaiian Falls in The Colony on Sept. 13; Doggie Beach Bash at NRH2) in North Richland Hills and Dog Splash at Splash Factory in Grand Prairie on Sept. 20; the Great Texas Food Truck Rally at Reverchon Park on Sept. 21.

Send tips for B.K. on dog-friendly happenings and places to twoldt@dallasnews.com. Find more by searching for “Dog About Town” on Facebook, where we post event photos, and next Friday in Briefing and at dallasnews.com. To subscribe, call 214-977-8333 or go to dallasnews.com/briefing.

Note: Dog-friendly dining is outdoors and can depend on several factors, including the weather, how busy the restaurant is and who is working. Call ahead if you need to know for sure whether they can accommodate you. Please send additions or changes totwoldt@dallasnews.com.

* means it is a city-approved dog-friendly patio. The rules: Dogs must stay off furniture, be leashed and under control and wear a rabies tag. They cannot eat off the establishment's dishes; they may be given water in a disposable container.

Mutts Canine Cantina: Pooches can play in their off-leash dog park, which has full-time attendants and separate areas for small and large dogs, or order off the doggy menu while on leash on the patio. 2889 Cityplace W. Blvd. (at Oak Grove Avenue), Dallas, 214-377-8723

American National Bank of Texas: Their tellers, inside as well as in the drive-through, always have treats — biscuits for canine customers, lollipops for humans. 2703 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-224-7300

Canine Cookie Co.: This bakery/boutique hosts yappy hours with complimentary drinks and appetizers from 6 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Friday of every month. 207 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, 214-769-4886

First Community Bank: Their lobbies feature a wall of photos of four-legged visitors, who are welcomed with a water bowl and treats. And they offer free Bark and Meow Accounts, which encourage customers to save for their pet’s future. 4135 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972-788-0304; 7995 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, 972-407-5430; and 1755 N. Collins Blvd., Richardson, 972-437-2888

Five and Ten: 60 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214-252-0510

Forty Five Ten: 4510 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-559-4510

Forney Feed Store: 12583 Reeder Road, Forney, 972-552-9972

Frank Kent Honda: Your pooch can ride along at this dealership, which has a 1.5-acre dog park and treats for four-legged visitors. 3400 W. Loop 820 S., Fort Worth, 800-952-5513

Hotel Lumen: Overseen by their four-legged director of pet relations, accommodations include use of a plush bed, a toy and other special amenities, and they don’t have size/number limits or charge an extra fee. 6101 Hillcrest Ave., Dallas, 214-219-2400

Lululemon: most locations, including 3201 Knox St., Dallas, 214-443-0438; 11350 N. Dallas Parkway (in the Galleria, so they must be carried), 972-385-2316; and 1540 S. University Drive in Fort Worth, 817-882-8075

Bishop Arts District (restaurant, store details above): This little enclave in Oak Cliff is as dog-friendly as it is charming. After a leisurely meal — your options include Eno’s Pizza Tavern, Gloria’s, Oddfellows, Waldron Lodge, Whitehall Exchange, Chan Thai, 303 Bar & Grill, Espumoso Caffé, Ten Bells Tavern, Zoli’s NY Pizza and Bolsa — check out the stores, many of which allow four-legged shoppers, too. You’ll find great gifts at Artisan’s Collective, Fête-ish, We Are 1976, Neighborhood Design Bar and Kiez, flowers at Dirt and things to wear at Epiphany (both the men’s and women’s stores), Zola’s Everyday Vintage, Strut and the Laughing Willow. And make sure you stop by Green Pet, which is teeming with goodies that are good for you. We also love that the shops stay open late on weekends and for special events, such as their 1st Thursdays. Find a schedule at bishopartsdistrict.com.

Chestnut Square Historic Village (outside areas): On Saturday mornings you can pick up homemade dog treats at their farmers market (third Saturday of the month during the winter). 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney, chestnutsquare.org

Collin County Farmers Market*: Saturdays from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at the northeast corner of North Central Expressway and East Parker Road (in the Fairview Farms complex), Plano, collincountyfarmersmarket.org

Coppell Farmers Market: Saturdays, switching from weekly to the second and fourth Saturdays of the month during winter, from 8 a.m. to sellout (usually between noon and 1) in the public square at 768 W. Main St., coppellfarmersmarket.org

Fort Worth Stockyards: Doggies are welcome throughout, including on the tours and at the cattle drives. You can also eat on Love Shack’s patio and shop at M.L. Leddy’s (details for both above). Main Street and Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, fortworthstockyards.org

Four Seasons Markets: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 677 W. Campbell Road in Richardson and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stacy and Prairie in Fairview, fourseasonsmarkets.com

Klyde Warren Park: This urban oasis features a dog park, food trucks and lots of activities, including free obedience classes. Over Woodall Rodgers Freeway, between Pearl and St. Paul streets, Dallas, klydewarrenpark.org

Little D Farmers Market: First, second and third Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trinity Groves, Singleton Boulevard and Gulden. littledfarmersmarket.com.

Main Street Garden: This downtown spot includes a cafe and doggy playground. At Main and St. Paul, Dallas

McKinney Avenue Trolley: McKinney Avenue, Dallas, 214-855-0006

Northstar Carriage: West End area, Dallas, 214-441-9996

One Arts Plaza: Featuring a stunning fountain, restaurants with patios (Fedora, Jorge’s and the Greek — details above) and regular events and entertainment, this is a terrific place to spend an evening. At Flora and Routh, overlooking the Dallas Arts District. artsplazaevents.com

Rafter J Cowboy Church: Their services, at 10 a.m. Sundays in a covered riding arena, are interdenominational and welcome newcomers, including the four-legged and those who have never ridden a horse. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved. 10701 County Road 305 in Terrell (off State Highway 148 and Interstate 20, about 30 minutes from Dallas). 972-872-5132. rafterjcowboychurch.org

Rockwall Farmers Market: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon on the downtown square, South Goliad Street and East Rusk Street, mainstreet.rockwall.com

Samuell Farm: The 340-acre property includes meadows, wooded areas, ponds, creeks and — best of all — a hiking trail. 100 E. U.S. Highway 80, Mesquite

Trinity Groves: Pooches are welcome on the patios at Casa Rubia, Chino Chinatown, Hofmann Hots, Kitchen LTO, LUCK, Resto Gastro Bistro and Souk in this complex at the foot of the new Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Singleton Boulevard and Gulden. trinitygroves.com

White Rock Local Market: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month at Lakeside Baptist Church, 9150 Garland Road, and the second and fourth Saturdays at 702 N. Buckner Blvd., Dallas, next to Green Spot Market & Fuels, whiterocklocalmarket.org

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